Join together with your church family to make a difference in our communities and around the world! This September, take your next step in making God known by learning what God is doing around the world, serving people in our community, or exploring an upcoming mission trip.
Local Outreach
Alliance Women
October 15, 9:30–11:30 AM
Centerville Campus, Room 105
Encourage Fairhaven’s Global Staff through prayer and hands-on projects. Come pray, sew, process donated stamps, or help with other projects that support those serving around the world.
Dress a Girl
October 21 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Springboro Campus | 875 W. Central Ave, Springboro
Help sew a dress that reminds a girl she is seen, valued, and loved by God. No sewing experience is required. You can sew, cut, iron, pack, or pray over dresses that will be given to vulnerable girls around the world.
Dear Dinah Victory House Dinner
October 19
Help provide dinner and encouragement for 20 women at Dear Dinah’s Victory House. This is a meaningful opportunity to serve, build connections, and show God’s love to women in our community.
To help with the dinner, email bhippenmeyer@fairhaven.church.
Interested in serving with Dear Dinah in other ways? Explore volunteer opportunities.
Victory Project Girls Division Dinner
October 29, 4:00-8:00 PM
Meet at the Centerville Campus
Help prepare and serve dinner for girls at Victory Project while building relationships and encouraging young people in our community. We’ll meet at the Centerville Campus at 4:00 PM to prepare a meal together, then head to Victory Project in Dayton to serve dinner and connect with students.
Victory Project helps disengaged youth break the cycle of poverty through self-awareness, self-sufficiency, and selfless service. This is a great opportunity to serve alongside others from Fairhaven, experience their new Girls Division firsthand, and explore how you can make a difference through this ministry.
Bed Delivery Day
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sleep in Heavenly Peace | 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton
Every second Saturday of the month, the Fairhaven Delivery team will deliver and assemble Sleep in Heavenly Peace beds, connect with families, and pray with them. Everyone has a role, and it’s a great way for families, friends, and small groups to serve together.
Register to join the delivery team
More local opportunities
Looking for another way to serve? Sign up for our Local Opportunities newsletter to discover more ways to make a difference in our community. Complete the local opportunites interest form, and a team member will connect with you and add you to our newsletter list.
Global Outreach
Monday Missions Night
Monday, October 19, 7:00–8:30 PM
At a home in Centerville
Discover how God is working through Fairhaven’s Global Staff and partners in Rwanda. Come hear stories, pray together, and find ways you can be part of the mission.
Upcoming Monday Missions Nights: Nov. 2 at Centerville Campus and Nov. 23 at a home in Centerville.
Explore a Mission Trip
Ready to go somewhere new and join God in what He’s already doing? Explore an upcoming short-term trips and complete the interest form to learn more.
January 23–30, 2027 | Quito, Ecuador
Serve alongside churches in the Quito area through medical outreach and relationship-building. Doctors, nurses, dentists, hygienists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals are especially needed to help provide basic care to underserved communities. Nonmedical team members can also serve in support roles.
Estimated cost: $2,000
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February 6–14, 2027 | Guatemala
Serve alongside Galilea Church, a Fairhaven partner for more than 25 years. Team members help with construction and community projects while building relationships and encouraging local churches, schools, and families.
Cost: $1,900
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September 2027 | Manchester, England
Serve with Envision Manchester through a local coffee shop that creates opportunities to connect with college students from around the world. The team will help host events, build relationships, and create welcoming spaces for spiritual conversations.
Cost: $2,600
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September–October 2027 | Kentucky
Serve under-resourced families with the Christian Appalachian Project through home repairs, painting, cleaning, ramp construction, and other practical projects. No special skills are required, just a willingness to serve.
Cost: $320-$395
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TBD 2027 | Senegal
Serve with Keur Nepp, a ministry focused on the recovery and restoration of street boys. Opportunities may include construction, medical care, gardening, soccer, and children’s outreach, so there are ways for people with a variety of skills to participate.
Cost: $3,200